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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yongzeng Zhang, Tao Deng, Lu Sun, Jacob B. Landis, Michael J. Moore, Hengchang Wang, Yuehua Wang, Xiaojiang Hao, Jijun Chen, Shenghong Li, Maonian Xu, Pema-Tenzin Puno, Peter H. Raven, Hang Sun
Summary: This study evaluated the phylogenetic patterns of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) distribution and evolution, finding weak clustering of PSMs during seed-plant evolution and multiple origins of PSM biosynthesis. The observed distribution patterns for PSMs may be helpful in the search for natural compounds for medicinal purposes.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
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Plant Sciences
Antoni Buira, Mario Fernandez-Mazuecos, Carlos Aedo, Rafael Molina-Venegas
Summary: This study reveals the environmental factors driving recent plant diversification in the Mediterranean Basin, with eudicots primarily influenced by high soil pH and dry-seasonal climate conditions, while monocots are associated with high elevation and less seasonal climate. The contrasting environmental drivers of diversification in eudicots and monocots emphasize the importance of analyzing spatial phylogenetic patterns at multiple scales to better understand biodiversity processes.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
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Plant Sciences
Mir Muhammad Nizamani, Josep Padulles Cubino, A. J. Harris, Lin-Yuan Guo, Hua-Feng Wang
Summary: We investigated plant diversity within the city of Sanya in southern China and found significant differences in species richness and phylogenetic diversity among different urban functional units. Our results showed that management measures were better predictors of plant diversity than socioeconomic variables. This study provides clear guidelines for improved management strategies in Sanya and contributes to the scarce literature on drivers of urban plant diversity in tropical cities worldwide.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
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Immunology
Patsy A. Zendejas-Heredia, Vito Colella, Maxine L. A. Macpherson, Wayne Sylvester, Robin B. Gasser, Calum N. L. Macpherson, Rebecca J. Traub
Summary: Ancylostoma ceylanicum hookworms, recognized as major pathogens of human infection, were found to infect a high proportion of dogs in Grenada, including the zoonotic Ancylostoma ceylanicum. It is crucial to understand and monitor the transmission of this parasite in cat and dog populations, as well as in humans, in tropical/subtropical countries.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marc Deletre, Jean-Michel Lett, Ronan Sulpice, Charles Spillane
Summary: Kinship systems influence the genetic structure of plant virus populations through seed exchange networks, with contrasting patterns of viral diversity in patrilineal and matrilineal communities. Social factors shape regional seed exchange networks and impact the genetic structure of plant virus populations.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Pierre Sabatier, Charles Mottes, Nathalie Cottin, Olivier Evrard, Irina Comte, Christine Piot, Bastien Gay, Fabien Arnaud, Irene Lefevre, Anne-Lise Develle, Landry Deffontaines, Joanne Plet, Magalie Lesueur-Jannoyer, Jerome Poulenard
Summary: The widespread use of pesticides in agriculture has led to soil and CZ contamination, with poorly understood long-term fate and transfer dynamics of persistent pesticides. In the French West Indies, the toxic organochlorine insecticide chlordecone was extensively used and later abandoned, with the subsequent use of the postemergence herbicide glyphosate leading to increased release of stored chlordecone and widespread ecosystem contamination. Global ecotoxicological risk management strategies should consider the impact of glyphosate on persistent pesticide storage, transfer dynamics, and contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Ecology
De Gao, Yanping Wang
Summary: This study explores the small-island effect in three dimensions of diversity and finds evidence of this effect in four diversity indices representing taxonomic, phylogenetic and functional diversity. Furthermore, there are area thresholds in the phylogenetic and functional community structure for both amphibians and reptiles.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
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Ecology
JuHong Wang, GeXi Xu, Wen Chen, YanBo Ma, Wei Qi, ChunHui Zhang, XianLiang Cui
Summary: The study found that growth form and seed dispersal mode are strong drivers of plant seed germination. Integrating key plant traits and phylogeny is critical to predicting seed germination response to future climate change.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Parasitology
Candice Sant, Devon Seunarine, Nadine Holder, Krystal Maharaj, Melanie Vaughan, Shimon Harrus, Ricardo Gutierrez, Yaarit Nachum-Biala, Gad Baneth, Roxanne Charles, Patricia Pow-Brown, Rod Suepaul, Karla Georges
Summary: This study investigated the presence of tick-transmitted pathogens in animals harvested from the forest in Trinidad for human consumption. The results showed that approximately 10% of the samples contained DNA of these pathogens, indicating that neotropical mammals may serve as a potential source for the transmission of tick-borne pathogens to domestic animals and humans. Additionally, it is important for physicians and hunters to be aware of the symptoms associated with zoonotic tick-borne pathogens and for hunters to receive proper training in handling carcasses.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Samantha J. Worthy, Travis D. Marsico, Rima D. Lucardi, Lauren E. Whitehurst, Kevin S. Burgess
Summary: This study investigates the traits and phylogenetic structure of plant species at industrialized port of entry, finding that the environment filters for native and nonnative species with traits promoting their introduction and survival. Additionally, the trait differences of nonnative species partition available niches, facilitating their introduction to the site.
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Oncology
Bernard Bhakkan-Mambir, Jacqueline Deloumeaux, Daniele Luce
Summary: This study aimed to describe the geographical variations of cancer incidence in Guadeloupe and identify potential clusters. The results showed geographical disparities and aggregations between different cancer sites, as well as six geographical clusters. The study provided an extensive description of cancer incidence in Guadeloupe, highlighting areas of special interest for further investigation.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Moustapha Agossou, Bruno-Gilbert Sanchez, Paul-Henri Alauzen, Maud Olivier, Elsa Cecilia-Joseph, Ludivine Chevallier, Mehdi Jean-Laurent, Aude Aline-Fardin, Moustapha Drame, Nicolas Venissac
Summary: This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics, as well as treatment outcomes, of patients with thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) in Martinique. The study found a high incidence of TES in the region, and patients who received both hormone therapy and surgical treatment had a lower recurrence rate.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Oncology
Aviane Auguste, Clarisse Joachim, Jacqueline Deloumeaux, Stanie Gaete, Leah Michineau, Cecile Herrmann-Storck, Suzy Duflo, Daniele Luce
Summary: The study found that in the French West Indies, smoking, drinking, high-risk HPV, family history, low BMI, and certain occupations are significantly associated with HNSCC incidence. The majority of HNSCC cases were attributed to smoking and alcohol, with an overall PAF of 89.0%. The impact was greater in men, especially in terms of smoking and drinking.
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Ecology
Lin-Yuan Guo, Mir Muhammad Nizamani, A. J. Harris, Qin-Wen Lin, Kelly Balfour, Liang-Jun Da, Salman Qureshi, Hua-Feng Wang
Summary: This study examines the diversity and distribution patterns of non-native plant species in Hainan, China, and their relationships with environmental and socioeconomic factors. The findings reveal that non-native plants in Hainan originate from North and South America, Africa, and Asia, with Asteraceae and Fabaceae being the most common plant families. Coastal areas have higher species richness, and the minimum temperature in the coldest month is negatively correlated with the number of non-native species. Additionally, non-native species are primarily found in urban and rural built-up areas and agricultural areas.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Renee Ali, Jayaraman Jayaraj, Azad Mohammed, Chinnadurai Chinnaraja, Christine V. F. Carrington, David W. Severson, Adesh Ramsubhag
Summary: By using a metatranscriptomic approach, the prevalence of RNA viruses in Haemagogus mosquitoes from twelve forest locations in Trinidad, West Indies was determined, showing dominance of known insect specific viruses with some unclassified viruses present. Additionally, potential feeding host animals for the mosquitoes were identified, suggesting a wide feeding host-range for the Haemagogus mosquito vector.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Mark T. Strong
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carmen Ulloa Ulloa, Pedro Acevedo-Rodriguez, Stephan Beck, Manuel J. Belgrano, Rodrigo Bernal, Paul E. Berry, Lois Brako, Marcela Celis, Gerrit Davidse, Rafaela C. Forzza, S. Robbert Gradstein, Omaira Hokche, Blanca Leon, Susana Leon-Yanez, Robert E. Magill, David A. Neill, Michael Nee, Peter H. Raven, Heather Stimmel, Mark T. Strong, Jose L. Villasenor, James L. Zarucchi, Fernando O. Zuloaga, Peter M. Jorgensen
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Plant Sciences
Pedro Acevedo-Rodriguez, Kenneth J. Wurdack, M. Silvia Ferrucci, Gabriel Johnson, Pedro Dias, Rubens G. Coelho, Genise V. Somner, Victor W. Steinmann, Elizabeth A. Zimmer, Mark T. Strong
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Plant Sciences
Pedro Jimenez-Mejias, Mark Strong, Sebastian Gebauer, Andreas Hilpold, Santiago Martin-Bravo, Anton A. Reznicek
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Plant Sciences
Brent W. Steury, Gary P. Fleming, Mark T. Strong
